The type of reef that forms a circular shape above a guyot is called an atoll. Atolls are typically formed from the growth of coral reefs around a submerged volcanic island, which eventually erodes away, leaving a lagoon in the center. Over time, the coral continues to thrive and grow, creating the distinctive ring-like structure characteristic of atolls.
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